Yamaha Debuts R-N303 Network Hi-Fi Stereo Receiver

It has been 63 years since the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, the world’s first audio component bearing the “Hi-Fi” name, was released in 1954, and Yamaha has leveraged those six decades of experience into its new Yamaha R-N303 network Hi-Fi stereo receiver.

The R-N303 connects to a wide array of legacy and modern music sources ranging from networked computers, online music-streaming services, mobile devices as well as legacy components such as turntables and CD players.

The R-N303 also features Yamaha MusicCast wireless multiroom technology that distributes music throughout a house to other MusicCast-enabled products — including Yamaha AV receivers, sound bars, and speakers — all controlled wirelessly from a mobile app.

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, DLNA and ethernet. Through Wi-Fi and ethernet, the receiver also connects to a broad selection of music-streaming services, including Spotify, Pandora, Deezer, Napster, SiriusXM Internet Radio, TIDAL, and thousands of free internet radio stations.

Based on a legacy design, the R-N303 is engineered to reduce noise while preserving audio-signal quality, Additionally, the receiver features a Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DAC capable of handling high-resolution music files with a high signal-to-noise (S/N) ratio. The Yamaha Original Network Module bolsters S/N performance when playing network- and Bluetooth-connected music sources.

For legacy sources, a dedicated phono input is available for a turntable. An optical input and a coaxial input deliver digital connections to CD players, Blu-ray Disc players, and TVs. The receiver also includes an FM/AM tuner and an amplifier with maximum output of 140 watts per channel into 8 ohms.

“The R-N303 delivers exceptionally high performance, versatility and value, reflecting the Yamaha commitment to music and to Hi-Fi enthusiasts,” said Robert Goedken, general manager, AV division, Yamaha Corporation of America. “It is a practical choice for enthusiasts who want to enjoy an array of music sources from vinyl to high-resolution audio files stored on networked devices. The R-N303 also inherits the simple and sophisticated design unique to Yamaha with an elegant hairline finished front panel and the aesthetic that harmonizes beautifully with other Hi-Fi audio equipment.”

The Yamaha R-N303 network Hi-Fi stereo receiver is available now with a $350 MSRP.

Subscribe

For more stories like this, and to keep up to date with all our market leading news, features and analysis, sign up to our newsletter here.